Wrightsville Beach 40s bands

If you’re looking to book a band that’s both elegant and fun, then scroll down to take a look through our listing of retro 40s Band out of the Wrightsville Beach, NC area. Once you’ve picked out your favorites, you can contact them directly for a free price quote. It’s that simple!

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Sidecar Social Club is a 5-piece jazz ensemble based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our group has an extensive amount of experience playing, learning and teaching music. And we have traveled far for the opportunity to exhibit what we do and the sounds we make. Each five members share a lifelong enthusiasm for songwriting, collaboration and performance. Our music is bold and fun and the chemistry between us is palpable. We have a thrill and verve for music that we hope is inspiring and...(more)

John Brown is a well established, GRAMMY-nominated bassist and is the Director of the Jazz Program at Duke University. He has performed all over the world with artists like Elvin Jones, each member of the Marsalis family, Nnenna Freelon, Rosemary Clooney, Nicholas Payton, Mark Whitfield and has performed regularly with the North Carolina Symphony since 1992. He recently performed in Hawaii for President & Mrs. Obama, and each of his recordings has reached the Top 40 on the national JazzWeek...(more)

Jazz Band from
Chapel Hill,
NC (137 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)

Jazz Revolution is an eclectic blend of jazz and soul music. The band is built from a six piece jazz ensemble playing the sounds of the classic standard jazz literature, classic R&B tunes, and progressive soul music. The members of this group come from various musical backgrounds including Jazz, Pop, Latin, Classical, and Funk and collectively, the members of Jazz Revolution have more than 95 years of performing experience. Jazz Revolution is not only a group of musicians but also a group...(more)

Blue Tulip is an all female eclectic Jazz / Jazz-Blues band in Charlotte NC. The band consists of experienced seasoned female musicians performing jazz and blues from the 20s through today. We are not your normal band but professional musicians that have a proven track record in multiple genres coming together to entertain crowds with great music done in an unique upbeat style that you won't find anywhere else.
The musicians are Austin Sapp on vocals and keyboard, Lori Spencer on guitar...(more)

If you are looking for the perfect touch for your next event, step back in time with the lush sophisticated sounds of the Swing On ! Dance Orchestra. This unique 8 piece band brings you the Big Band sounds of the 30's, 40's and 50's---with familiar and very danceable arrangements. Swing, all types of Latin, Waltzes, Jumps, Polka and many more dance styles.
Swing On ! is a favorite for Jewish Weddings--lots of Horas.
Inside our eight piece group is a Fabulous six piece Dixieland Band,...(more)

Skylark provides sophisticated, funky grooves different form your run of the mill top 40 or swing groups. We play a kind of swing/funk, danceable and listenable by everyone. You'll hear songs you know, but with new, modern arrangements, along with your favorite Sinatra type material.
Skylark is available in a variety of configurations from duo/trio to a full eight piece band. We can play a full night of stright ahead jazz, Sinatra type swing or our own style of funk/hip hop/ swing! Check...(more)

Anna Lively and her Swing Lively Band bring a great talent to the grand, old Big Band standards and the music of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Movie Musicals with a touch reminiscence of the great vocalists, and stars of the past. Anna Lively has performed all over the United States and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any private event.(more)

40s Band from
New York City,
NY (497 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)

We're so glad you're here. Five things to know about us:
1. We're friendly, flexible, top-shelf musicians who love the worldwide evolution of jazz in the 20th century. And who play like people in love.
2. We're not so much a jazz band as an emotional weather system. We're a party on Gatsby's lawn. We're a cobblestone street in Paris at dusk. We're a nightclub in Rio. We're the early hours of the morning in the French Quarter of New Orleans. We're a mood, an atmosphere, an...(more)

Jazz Band from
New York City,
NY (497 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)

Mod Society (formerly knows as Ainslie Street Vibes) combines modern-chic style with top quality music entertainment rooted in the vintage jazz tradition. We also specialize in blending indie rock, classic rock, and Top 40 in our arrangements to present a unique performance at every event.
ASV has been performing throughout Boston and NYC for the past 10 years. Our music spans from straight-ahead traditional jazz to highly energized latin jazz and salsa. High-energy Top 40 dance songs and...(more)

***Featured in Ny wedding mag "the un-wedding bands"***
Over 100 bookings on Gigmasters, Best of 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015!
Oh La La! featuring French chanteuse Marie Michèle have been playing all over clubs, events and weddings happily ever afters for already 6 years, all over New York and the tri-state, but also nationwide, delighting everyone with their joyous 30's and 40's swing sound, delicate chanson française, sultry bossa-nova or even classic Soul and Blues from the 50's and...(more)

Jazz Band from
New York City,
NY (495 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)

More than 480 bookings over the past three years, visit our Boston & Philadelphia Profiles (links on your right) to read additional reviews!
La Vie En Rose is a marriage of French Chanson and Golden Age swing, with a repertoire of timeless American standards and French jazz songs:
old classics with a hot twist celebrating France, love and music.
A bridge between the old world and the new, between French charm, American glam and contemporary pop.
With the melodious voice of French native...(more)

Jazz Band from
New York City,
NY (495 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)

The Jazz Phools are a group of six Tampa Bay musicians devoted to the energetic performance of hot jazz of the 20's & 30's, Dixieland & New Orleans jazz, and swing standards - all delivered with vintage flair. Dancers delight in the stylistic diversity of the band. Improvisation and the interplay among The Jazz Phools members makes the music come alive with spontaneity and excitement.
The Jazz Phools set themselves apart from other bands in their stylistic versatility and ability to adapt...(more)

Jazz Band from
Spring Hill,
FL (482 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)

The Early Bird Jazz Band has been successfully serenading lovers and dancers around the world for many years. Led by clarinetist and saxophonist Ricky Alexander, the band has performed countless weddings, private events, dances, and jazz clubs. Our band can perform with between three and nine members, and we pride ourselves on being able to adapt to any situation. The musicians in the band are passionate about classic jazz, from the popular tunes of the 20s to the swinging and bopping of the...(more)

We're so glad you're here. Five things to know about us:
1. We're friendly, flexible, top-shelf musicians who love the worldwide evolution of jazz in the 20th century. And who play like people in love.
2. We're not so much a jazz band as an emotional weather system. We're a party on Gatsby's lawn. We're a cobblestone street in Paris at dusk. We're a nightclub in Rio. We're the early hours of the morning in the French Quarter of New Orleans. We're a mood, an atmosphere, an...(more)

Jazz Band from
Philadelphia,
PA (422 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)

Elegance & Decorum, that's the New York Philharmonic. Polkas, Waltzes, Chicken Dance, Cute Gals, Men with Knobby Knees in Short Pants, that's The Oom-Pahsters! Polkas, Waltzes, Jazz, Country. Rock, this is a Polka and Variety Band which will liven up any event with their fun loving spirit, great music and vocals, costumes, and family friendly comedy. A 4 or 5-piece entertaining Polka and Variety Band with instrumentation of Piano/Keyboard Bass, Clarinet/Sax, Guitar, Drums, and great vocals. ...(more)

The name says it all! This is one of the East Coast's top '50s and '60s, High Energy, Rock 'n' Roll, Funky, Soulful Blues acts. The band leader, John Melinchock, has toured with "Bill Haley's Comets", "The Coasters" and "The Platters". As well as his own Mercury Recording act "Midnight Circus" and Roulette Records Recording artists "The Quick Brown Fox". He has shared the stage with "The 1910 Fruit Gum Co.", "The Archies", "Danny and The Juniors", "Martha and The Vandellas", "Lou Christie",...(more)

Oldies Band from
Philadelphia,
PA (420 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)

Music for your wedding, company event or party! The Recessionals Jazz Band has been performing in and around New York City since 2007, and in that time has performed at nearly every major landmark the city has to offer! Through working for agencies such as First Choice Musicians (created by Musicians Local 802 featuring some of the most established of New York City's professional musicians, ) The Recessionals have developed a reputation for delivering high-energy performances at some of New...(more)

The Recessionals Jazz Band embodies the subversive bootleg era culture of the 1920's and 1930's and were recently named the Gigmasters "Best of 2016" as well as "Best of 2015"! They are also currently ranked #1 in Philadelphia for Live Band, Wedding Band, as well as Jazz Band. The band was born on the streets of New York City where they began and cut their teeth playing hot and sweet jazz in the big apple before moving beyond to audiences around the country. The band has performed at some of...(more)

Jazz Band from
Philadelphia,
PA (422 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)

Created from the streets of Brooklyn, the Hot Club of Flatbush is inspired by the American hot jazz and Parisian swing bands of the 1920's - 40's. The beautiful combination of soft female vocals, violin, acoustic guitars, and stand up bass will transport you to another era where romance and jazz intertwined in every song. Inspired by legendaries such as Django Rheinhardt, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Edith Piaf, the Hot Club of Flatbush is sure to please any musical palette. ...(more)

As seen on ABC's Good Morning America, NY1 and nationally syndicated TV. Street Beat has officially represented American culture on multiple international tours for the US State Department. An opening act for the New York Philharmonic, the band has been covered in the NY Times, NY Daily News, Queens Tribune and more. Award-winning, internationally acclaimed performer Jeff Fairbanks leads this strolling band of handpicked veterans of Broadway, Frankie Valli, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller...(more)

Dixieland Band from
New York City,
NY (494 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)

Louis Pettinelli Music provides premium live entertainment for your wedding, party, or private event.
We stand out with our unwavering professionalism, tasteful musicality, flexibility, and diverse song repertoire. We perform jazz standards by seminal composers such as Cole Porter and Ira Gershwin, as well as uniquely funky and jazzy renditions of compositions by Stevie Wonder and many other pop artists, and much more. The Louis Pettinelli Jazz Group is available anywhere from 1-6 pieces...(more)

Eden Lane is a jazz band with an affinity for film noir and classic romance. Anchored by redheaded songbird, Stephanie Layton, they perform jazz standards from The Great American Songbook and/or the Prohibition Era, crafting their sets to combine fresh takes on famous tunes with rare gems from deep in the vintage vault. Recent appearances include Charlotte Tilbury Beauty's "Hollywood Collection" launch event, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's farewell banquet, a three day stint...(more)

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Nightingale Jazz Band represents the golden age of jazz, soul and R&B music. Evoking the vibrancy and intimacy of vintage jazz, speakeasies, and classic Hollywood scores, the band provides the perfect backdrop for any event! Nightingale Jazz Band began when vocalist Nora Ritchie and pianist Alex Clough struck up a musical friendship. Both interested in playing classic jazz music in the tri-state area, the duo decided to make a band that...(more)

Award-winning Musicians
Performed on Four Continents
A New York-Based Dance Band
Performed on Network TV & Broadway
Versatile, Fun, Flexible, Exciting, Energetic, Elegant
Played at The Waldorf, The Four Seasons, Nightclubs and in Concerts
Played with Well-Known Recording Artists, Major Music Acts, Movie Stars
Shows for Royalty and Dignitaries, Family Gatherings, Fundraisers, Weddings, Private & Corporate Events
This band knows how to play a crowd and suit the occasion:
Classic...(more)

Cover Band from
Jersey City,
NJ (495 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)

Banjo Nickaru and Western Scooches specialize in Country, Bluegrass, old timey, Western Swing, 20s/30s, traditional jazz, music of New Orleans, blues, tin pan, ragtime, world music & dance. We also play an eclectic mix of traditional genres, Blues, Gullah Geechee & World Music. We take genre & song requests.
Our band members have performed at such NYC venues as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, 55 Bar & around the world, including Japan, Spain, Brasil, Sweden, St. Kitts, Bermuda, Israel,...(more)

Country Band from
New York City,
NY (498 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC)